Wyoming Delegate Bertine Bahige featured on Radio Program
Wyoming delegate Bertine Bahige was featured on Wyoming Public Media recently and told his story from refugee to former refugee. Listen here.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer writes about Refugee Congress
Patricia Nyhan writes, “Looking for a way to engage in refugee support, despite pullback on immigration? Try reaching out to members of a Congress you may not have heard of yet – the Refugee Congress.” Read more here.
Refugee camp by Delegate Clara Hart near downtown Sioux Falls calls attention to plight
Clara Hart, South Dakota delegate and Refugee Congress Board Chair, hosted a Refugee Camp in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on World Refugee Day to call attention to the plight of refugees. View the article here: http://www.ksfy.com/content/news/Refugee-camp-near-downtown-Sioux-Falls-calls-attention-to-plight-429771533.html
Beni Dedieu Luzau Attends World Refugee Day Rally at the White House
In honor of World Refugee Day, Maryland delegate Beni Dedieu Luzau attended a rally at the White House encouraging the administration to continue the refugee program.
Shambel Zeru Receives 2017 Mayor’s Youth Award
Colorado delegate Shambel Zeru received the 2017 Mayor’s Youth Award in Aurora, Colorado. Check out the video of the ceremony.
Ekhlas Ahmed Discusses Her Story with Glamour Magazine
When Ekhlas Ahmed was growing up in Darfur, Sudan, it wasn’t a violent, war-torn country or the site of a horrific genocide. For Ahmed, at least, it was a happy home. She spent most of her time with her parents and her three brothers or in school. Read more about Ekhlas here: http://www.glamour.com/story/world-refugee-day-ekhlas-ahmed-telling-her-story
Hadidja Nyiransekuye and Jean-Claude Mauridi Lead at Texas Refugee Advocacy Day
Honorary Texas delegates Hadidja and Jean-Claude participated in a first of its kind Refugee Advocacy Day at the Texas state capitol. The day included visits with legislators. See this related article for more information: http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2017/05/11/first-ever-refugee-advocacy-day-calls-on-legislators-for-compassion-.html
Wilmot Collins Talks About the Refugee Process at TEDxHelena
Wilmot Collins, delegate from Montana, shared his refugee experience at TEDxHelena. His story is unique but echoes the resilience and strength of all refugees.
Afghan Refugee Family Finds New Home In Maryland
Afghan Refugee Family Finds New Home In Maryland Refugees resettling in America have found themselves at the center of political and social debates throughout the country. But some are also finding themselves among community generosity. Source: www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2017/04/12/afghan-refugee-family
U.S. Refugee Resettlement Agency Map
Find out where resettlement agencies are working to support refugees in the United States. Click here to find more information about your local resettlement agency. [Source]
VIDEO: Screening Refugees for the U.S.
This video explains how refugees are vetted before entering the United States. From the description: ATTN: spoke with Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and his office, who explained the rigorous screening process refugees of the Syrian Civil War must go through to enter the United States of America. Watch here to better understand the process.
U.S. Resettlement Fact Sheet – UNHCR
This UNHCR fact sheet shares some important information about how refugees are selected for resettlement. You can view the PDF version here: US Resettlement Fact Sheet – UNHCR [Source]
Forum on refugee resettlement held in town
Forum on refugee resettlement held in town | The Charlotte News Vermont Delegate Puspa Luitel speaks at a public forum on refugees, sharing his journey from a refugee camp in Nepal to graduating from Vermont Law School and serving on the Charlotte Planning Commission as a way to give back to his community. Source: www.charlottenewsvt.org/2016/12/02/forum-on-refugee-resettlement-held-in-town/
Iraqi teacher settles into her new life in Jacksonville
Good News: Iraqi teacher settles into her new life in Jacksonville | jacksonville.com Basma Alawee, a teacher at The Foundation Academy and refugee advocate, is continuing the work for which she was honored earlier this year by U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw. To highlight her accomplishments, Crenshaw entered remarks in the official Congressional Record. Source: jacksonville.com/metro/2016-11-23/good-news-iraqi-teacher-settles-her-new-life-jacksonville